training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Cambridge
Are you ready to be the person who makes a student feel seen, heard, and understood every single day?
Do you have the compassion to celebrate the "inch-stones" and the resilience to provide a calm, steadying presence when a student is navigating a world that feels overwhelming?
We are looking for a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-regarded SEN School in Cambridge. This is a long-term, full-time role within a vibrant learning community dedicated to students with complex needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and sensory processing challenges. If you are looking for a career where your emotional intelligence is just as valuable as your professional skills, this is the role for you.
Your Daily Impact: Responsibilities
- 1:1 Mentorship: Deliver tailored, sensory-friendly activities designed by the Class Teacher to meet the specific cognitive and emotional needs of individual students.
- Communication Support: Act as a bridge for students using PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables, ensuring every student has a functional way to express themselves.
- Sensory Regulation: Identify environmental triggers and lead "brain breaks" or sensory circuit sessions to help students maintain a state of calm and focus.
- Progress Tracking: Help record and evidence small-step progress toward Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets, providing vital feedback for student reviews.
- Dignified Personal Care: Assist with mobility, meal times, and personal hygiene with the utmost respect, ensuring the student's comfort and wellbeing at all times.
- Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the Class Teacher and therapists to provide a consistent, high-standard "wrap-around" support system.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Resilient Empathy: The ability to stay grounded and supportive during periods of student dysregulation or challenging behaviour.
- Proactive Intuition: You have a "sixth sense" for when a student needs a change of pace or a sensory break before their frustration escalates.
- Reliability: Our students rely on routine; we need a dedicated professional who will be a consistent, dependable figure in their school life.
- Transferable Experience: Backgrounds in care, youth work, psychology, or sports coaching are highly beneficial, though a genuine heart for SEN is the most important requirement.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one via Randstad).
Why Choose Randstad?
- Competitive PAYE Rates: £90 - £95 per day, with clear weekly pay and no hidden umbrella company deductions.
- Cambridge Stability: Secure a consistent, full-time role in a school that values staff development and student dignity.
- Professional Growth: Access free, certified CPD in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.
- Personal Support: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who understands the Cambridgeshire SEN market and will support your transition.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified friend or colleague you successfully refer to our team!
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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